Zebras on the lawn, an island lodge on the Zambezi or a resort with river views in the national park: in a personal consultation, we work out with you which luxury hotel in Livingstone fits your trip to Victoria Falls. Through suitespot you also get, depending on the hotel, breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – worth around €500 on average over two nights.
The Royal Livingstone AnantaraFamilies and first-time visitors are best served by The Royal Livingstone Anantara: the Falls are a five-minute walk away, zebras graze on the lawn and there is a kids’ club. Couples after seclusion stay upstream at the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora, where every meal is included. If you prefer something modern with river views, choose the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort inside the national park.Victoria Falls on foot or peace and quiet upstream? Here you will find the best hotels in Livingstone at a glance, each with its setting, its nightly rate and its suitespot score. Our tip: families stay at The Royal Livingstone Anantara near the Falls, couples at the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora with its island lodge and full board.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora | Katombora | ★ 4.4/5 | 1770 € |
| The Royal Livingstone Anantara | – | ★ 4.4/5 | 831 € |
| Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort | Zambezi River | ★ 4.5/5 | 270 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in Livingstone with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.4Katombora Area, Livingstone, Zambia
4.4GHA DiscoveryMosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia
4.5Radisson RewardsConfluence of the Maramba River and Mosi-Oa Tunya Road, Livingstone 10101, Zambia
Wilderness by the terrace: At The Royal Livingstone Anantara, zebras and other wildlife wander across the grounds, and every room comes with a butler. The style recalls the age of the great explorers, and hotel guests can walk from the gardens to Victoria Falls.
Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora · KatomboraArriving by boat: The Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora consist of 14 thatched suites: ten at River Lodge on the bank and four at Island Lodge on Katombora Island, which you reach by boat. Power comes from the sun, the team is entirely Zambian, and the lodge runs its own school for the local community.
New on the river: Since 2023, the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort has welcomed guests inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Many of its 200 rooms, suites and villas look out over the Zambezi, and at night the fire burns in the outdoor boma.
A massage in a gazebo: At The Royal Livingstone Anantara, the pool lies in a quiet lawn garden above the river, with a deck and drinks served poolside. Anantara Spa treats guests in three gazebos right by the water, for example with the 180-minute Toka Leya Cleansing Ceremony or the Nalikwanda Lozi Journey, both drawing on African rituals.
Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort · Zambezi RiverCalm upstream: At the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora, a pool and spa treatments are part of River Lodge life, as are a wine cellar and a cocktail bar.
Sunset by the water: The Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort has pools with a bar and river views, plus a spa and a fitness center.
Stay three nights or more at The Royal Livingstone Anantara through suitespot and each guest receives a 60-minute massage. Book it for after your visit to the Falls, while the spray still clings to your skin.
Fire and drums: At Mukuni Boma, part of The Royal Livingstone Anantara, you sit in a traditional village above the Zambezi and share an African grill feast on several evenings a week, weather permitting. The Old Drift cooks à la carte from morning to night, Kubu serves light bites with water views, and in the afternoon the lounge pours the Royal High Tea.
Gourmet cooking included: At the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora, riverside breakfasts lead to multi-course dinners paired with South African wines, in a farm-to-table spirit. On request, the table is laid on your private deck or for a picnic on the island.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Drinks with a view: At the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort, guests gather at the Shungu Bar and Lounge, on the Viewing Deck above the river or around the fire pit in the boma, a relaxed end to the day at one of the luxury hotels in Livingstone.
Inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: The Royal Livingstone Anantara stands on the riverbank, a five-minute walk from the Falls. The Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort lies just over a mile south of town and less than 2.5 miles from the Falls. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to see the Falls more than once, in the morning and in the evening light.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
Katombora, upstream: The Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora sit on a quiet, 15-kilometer stretch of the Zambezi between the Falls and the Katombora Rapids, with a helicopter pad on site. A good fit if you want a 5-star hotel in Livingstone well away from the crowds.
Book a helicopter flight over the gorge to take in the full width of the Falls. The Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort can also arrange rafting, activities on the Victoria Falls Bridge and game drives.
Rates at the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort start at 270 €, at The Royal Livingstone Anantara from 830 €. A night at the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora starts at 1,769 €, with meals, guided river activities and transfers included. The hotel list below tells you which rooms are free on your dates.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, by the Falls | |||
| The Royal Livingstone Anantara | 830 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort | 270 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Katombora, upstream | |||
| Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora | 1,769 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
Your extras: All three offer an upgrade on arrival when available. The Royal Livingstone Anantara adds a daily English breakfast for two and one afternoon tea, the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora breakfast and a welcome gift. At the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort, breakfast for two is included from the Premium rooms upward.
Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort · LivingstonePoints: The Royal Livingstone Anantara belongs to GHA Discovery, the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort to Radisson Rewards. Bookings go through suitespot at the direct rate, so both programs credit your points and status benefits. The Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora are a Relais & Châteaux member without a points program.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comLivingstone through the year: After the rains the Zambezi carries the most water, and the spray rises high into the sky. Later in the year the basalt edge of the Falls shows more clearly, and the dry months are prime time for game drives. A 5-star hotel in Livingstone is worth it in every season.
Two programs are open to you in Livingstone: The Royal Livingstone Anantara belongs to GHA Discovery, the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort to Radisson Rewards. With suitespot you book at the direct rate, so your points and status benefits stay intact.
2 of the 3 hotels in Livingstone belong to a hotel loyalty program, spread across two programs. One hotel is independently run – there you receive the suitespot benefits without a loyalty program.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| GHA Discovery | 1 hotel | The Royal Livingstone Anantara |
| Radisson Rewards | 1 hotel | Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort |
Which hotel in Livingstone suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for all three hotels at a glance.
3 hotels have a spa, 2 a pool.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Livingstone Anantara | 2026 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort | 2023 | ✓ |
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Carolin, Valentina, Madeleine and Andrea and our team know these hotels from the inside – and will help you find the right room, the right location and the right rate. 365 days a year, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Meet our team →The Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort starts at 270 €, The Royal Livingstone Anantara at 830 €. The Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora start at 1,769 €, including all meals, river activities and transfers.
The Royal Livingstone Anantara: from there you walk to the Falls in five minutes. The Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort is less than 2.5 miles away.
All three: The Royal Livingstone Anantara with a pool in its lawn garden above the river, the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort with a pool bar, and the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora at River Lodge.
The Royal Livingstone Anantara: it has a kids’ club and babysitting, and children can watch zebras up close on the grounds.
Yes, at The Royal Livingstone Anantara with GHA Discovery and at the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort with Radisson Rewards. The Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora have no points program.
At the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora, meals, guided river activities and transfers are included in the rate.
Among the luxury hotels in Livingstone, The Royal Livingstone Anantara in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is the one where zebras and other animals roam the grounds.
At Mukuni Boma and Kubu, both part of The Royal Livingstone Anantara, or over dinner on your private deck at the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodges Katombora.
Boat trips on the Zambezi, helicopter flights over the Falls, rafting and game drives. At the Radisson Blu Mosi Oa Tunya Livingstone Resort, the team arranges many of them directly.
Each season has its appeal: after the rains the Falls are at their most powerful, later in the year the rock edge appears, and the dry months suit safaris.
